{"id":16780,"date":"2018-11-21T09:00:16","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T17:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/?p=16780"},"modified":"2018-11-19T13:07:31","modified_gmt":"2018-11-19T21:07:31","slug":"whats-going-on-november-21-2018-to-january-6-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/2018\/11\/21\/whats-going-on-november-21-2018-to-january-6-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s Going On<\/em>: November 21, 2018 to January 6, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Saturday, November 24
\nWalk like an Egyptian
\n<\/i>Students in Anthropology 290 (The Anthropology of Death) are teaming up with the Royal BC Museum to host a mock Egyptian funeral. The event includes interactive booths to take you through the rituals, a funeral procession through the Egypt exhibition, and a discussion around displaying death in museums. The event runs from 1 to 3 pm and is included in the cost to enter the museum. Contact Nicole Kilburn at kilburn@camosun.ca for more information.<\/p>\n

Friday, November 30
\nI saw three ships come sailing in\u2026
\n<\/i>The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority is hosting its Annual Marina Light-Up Kick Off in the inner harbour starting at 5:30 pm on November 30. The event will take place at the causeway marina docks in front of the Empress and will feature lighted boats, free hot chocolate, and a special Christmas surprise. Visit gvha.ca\/events<\/a> for more info on this and other events.<\/p>\n

Saturday, December 1\u00a0and Sunday, December 2
\nRevenge of the\u00a0Christmas nerds!
\n<\/i>What can be more nerdy than a craft fair? How about a craft fair with gifts focused on geeks and nerds? The first weekend in December, Market Square will be home to exactly that kind of event: Nerdy Days of Christmas. Entry is by donation, with 100 percent of the door proceeds going to Victoria Hospitals Foundation. For additional info, visit cherry-bomb-toys.myshopify.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sunday, December 2\u00a0to Friday, December 21
\nBaby, it\u2019s cold outside
\n<\/i>The Capital Regional District is hosting several free guided nature walks to encourage people to get out and enjoy the beautiful nature the island has to offer. The walks run rain or shine, so dress appropriately. Some events do require preregistration; visit crd.bc.ca<\/a> for specific times and locations, and for info on other events.<\/p>\n

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Kalle Mattson will be bringing his tunes to town on Tuesday, December 4 (photo by Colin Medley).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tuesday, December 4
\nHe\u2019s so lucky!
\n<\/i>Kalle Mattson will be performing at Lucky Bar to promote his most recent album, Youth<\/i>. Formerly known for his folk music, Kalle\u2019s new motto is \u201cfolk is dead,\u201d giving him freedom to explore other genres. Doors are at 7:30 pm and tickets are $15; for more info, visit luckybar.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Friday, December 7
\nLife is a cabaret
\n<\/i>Intrepid Theatre\u2019s winter cabaret, HOMO<\/i>, promises a campy night of adult themes, language, and content. This edgy show features a diverse group of queer artists, actors, and more. Doors open at 7:30 pm at Metro Studio. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at intrepidtheatre.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, December 11
\nAll that jazz
\n<\/i>Singer, songwriter, and pianist Michael Kaeshammer is coming to the McPherson Playhouse. His sound is a blend of jazz, blues, and boogie-woogie and has earned him eight JUNO award nominations (and two wins). He will be joined by additional musicians, including New Orleans musicians Johnny Vidacovich and David Piltchs. The show begins at 7:30 pm; tickets start at $39 and are available at rmts.bc.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Saturday, December 15 and Sunday December 23
\nThere\u2019s no place\u00a0like The Vic
\n<\/i>Sing your heart out to the original Wizard of Oz<\/i> with a subtitled sing-a-long at The Vic. Tickets are $20 and are available at victoriafilmfestival.com<\/a>. The December 15 show is at 7 pm and is for those 19 of age and older, while the December 23 show is an all-ages matinee at 2 pm. Costumes are not required, but are encouraged, so dust off your ruby slippers!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Friday, December 28
\nChristmas recovery with The Dudes
\n<\/i>Take a break from Christmas carols to hear The Dudes sing rock songs about everything from love to cops to knife fights. This quirky band promises laughs, dancing, high-fives, and more. They will descend on the Capital Ballroom on December 28; tickets are $18.50. Visit thecapitalballroom.com<\/a> for info.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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